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Peppermint Cosmic Brownies

Servings 8

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • Two large eggs
  • One tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • One tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Ganache Frosting

  • 1/2 cup whipping cream heavy cream
  • One tablespoon butter
  • One cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Garnish

  • Christmas Sprinkles
  • Crushed Peppermint Candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Mix softened butter, sugars, eggs, corn syrup, and peppermint extract in a mixing bowl.

  3. Mix flour, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a second bowl or measuring cup.

  4. Pour batter into an 8x8 lined baking pan.

  5. Bake for 20-22 minutes

  6. While the brownies are in the oven, prepare the frosting.  Over medium heat, melt whipping cream, butter, chocolate chips, and peppermint extract in a saucepan.

  7. Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately pour the frosting over the brownies. 

  8. Top evenly with sprinkles and chopped-up peppermint candies immediately following adding the frosting.

  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the fridge before cutting them into squares.

  10. Serve.